Missouri: Facts and Figures

Missouri's machinery, chemicals, and food industries all benefit from international engagement. In 2017, Missouri exported $14 billion worth of goods to foreign markets, benefiting more than 6,000 Missouri companies — of which 85% are small and medium sized businesses. Overall, international trade supports over 700,000 jobs in the state.

Job Creation

In Missouri, 706,800 jobs (19%) are supported by trade, including 84,868 jobs supported by manufactured goods exports in 2016.1

In 2015, 6,008 companies exported goods from Missouri of which 85% were small- and medium-sized enterprises. In 2015, 110,000 people were employed by affiliates of companies at least 50% foreign-owned.2